Zora Williams's Fundraiser
Join Me As I Learn About the History and Culture of Japan!
Please consider donating and helping me expand my worldview.
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Gina Tomlinson
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A supporter of Zora Williams
"So proud of you!! "
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Othmane Majdoub
"Great job on your Japanese culture project,zora!.keep up the good work. "
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Alexander Sepulveda
"Good Luck Zora from your NJ family"
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Glynn Washington
"Right on, Zora! I can't wait to hear more about your trip -- I lived in Japan for a few years and loved the country! アニメ番組を見て、日本語を話す練習をしましょう！"
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Frank Maguire
"Have fun while you learn something. Ron and I were there years ago, where he taught had an exchange program. Are you going to Nagano?"
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Alexandria Williams
"Have the best time in Japan!"
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Patt Lucas
"Hope it’s a great trip!"
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Joseph Tomlinson
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Toi James
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Karla Maynard
"楽しむ Tanoshimu "
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Lucilla De Sarlo
"Go girl, we support you! Ralph & Lucilla"
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Ashley Allred
""Travel far enough, you meet yourself." - David Mitchell Enjoy your trip! ~Ashley, Ed and Alexa"
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Brianne Dotson
"Have an amazing time!!♥️♥️"
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Mary Robinson
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Jeri Boomgaarden
"Have a wonderful time. "
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Ellen Stancil
"Zora, never stop reaching and learning. The sky is not the limit! Love, Auntie Ellen"
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Kim Maul
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Sheniqua Little
"Learn deeply. Shine brightly. "
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Arthur and Rose Davis
"Congratulations Zora! Enjoy your trip! "
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Zenzi Hodge
"Enjoy seeing the world Zora. "
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Sandra Walker
"Happy travels Zora! I look forward to following your travels. I’m so proud and excited for you! ❤️ Love, Aunt Sandy "
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Rosary Mata
"Congratulations Beautiful Zora! Have fun while learning new cultures. All the Best."
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Golda Christie
"May your adventures be bountiful!"
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Nancy Dingle
"So excited for you! "
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Paget Norton
"Honored to be a small part of making this happen. You’ve got this!"
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Sonda Smith
"This is exciting Happy! Happy for you Zora! "
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Nyesha Abdul-Samaad
"Bon Voyage!"
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Juliet Pettijohn
"I love this for Zora and all girls who will join her in this experience!"
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Charisse Alexander
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Christian Duffus
"“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson"
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Hello!
My name is Zora Williams and I am a fifteen year old sophomore currently attending the Oakland School for the Arts’ Classical Piano Program. I am very passionate about humanities, specifically literature, philosophy, international affairs and linguistics.
I am new to the Cinnamongirl travel cohort, but I look forward to the opportunity to be immersed in a new culture and build strong relationships with other interesting black girls.
As someone who has lived in many different places throughout my life, both in and outside of the U.S., I think that one of the most important things in life is the ability to broaden one’s worldview and become a global citizen. I believe that this trip to Japan will help me to achieve that. During my stay in Japan, we will be visiting multiple locations within Osaka, Tokyo and Kyoto including, but not limited to, the Shinto Meiji Shrine and Mt. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
While the location alone is thrilling, what excites me the most about this trip are the many new experiences and challenges that it poses. I love learning new languages so I look forward to learning a language that is not Latin based. Furthermore, studying both the history and modern culture of Japan is something that greatly interests me as it is seldom taught in school and it will be nice to learn it from a first hand source.
My goal is to raise $6,500 for transportation, meals and board for my trip to Japan. I would greatly appreciate any contribution you can make.
I look forward to keeping you all updated on my journey!
Thank you for your support!
-Zora